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Friends of Dyke Marsh Bat Walk, September 10th

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Photo: Courtesy of Friends of Dyke Marsh

Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:30 p.m.

Registration required

Event is free

Location: Dyke Marsh, entrance to Haul Road trail

Join Deborah Hammer, an educator with Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia, and learn about our local bats on September 10, 7:30 p.m.

You will use sonar detectors that plug into phones to listen to bats echolocate as they hunt for food. Walking will be minimal and this event is accessible for all. You will identify bats by listening to their echolocation, using sonar detectors If you have an iPhone or Android phone and would like to try one out on your own device, contact Deborah ahead of time at deborahkh@netscape.net.

Meet at the Haul Road Trail entrance. Bring a flashlight (red light preferred) and insect repellent.   The walk will be postponed if the weather is problematic at 6 p.m.

To register, click here: FODM Bat Walk Registration. If you have questions or need to cancel your reservation, email Deborah deborahlovesbats@gmail.com.

Bats: Superheroes of the Night, October 26

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Photo: Rick Reynolds on dwr.virginia.gov

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
7:00pm
Click here to register.

Learn from Deborah Klein, Board Member, Bat Conservation and Rescue of Virginia, how bats fly with their hands, find tiny insects in complete darkness, are responsible for humans having many of the foods and drinks we love, and much more!! Click here to register for this online only meeting via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. This meeting is cosponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh and the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park.